Should I switch to whole-grain pasta?

You have probably heard that we should be choosing whole-grain food options but why is that?

Whole grains are made using all parts of the grain. This means that whole-grain pasta (or any other form of whole-grain carbohydrate, for that matter) contains a high amount of plant-based fiber and nutrition.

The recommended amount of fiber to aim for is 30 grams a day. By choosing whole-grain pasta instead of white pasta for your dishes, you will find it easier to reach this 30-gram target.

Thanks to the higher fiber content of whole grains, they boost your digestion and support beneficial gut bacteria. Plus, high-fiber grains are digested more slowly too, meaning you won’t get a huge spike in your blood sugar levels when you eat them.

Finally, whole grains also contain a higher amount of micronutrients than white versions. They have more vitamins, minerals, and plant chemicals known as phytochemicals, which are known to be beneficial to humans.